British Royals

An innovation for the Earthshot Prize as Prince William reveals more details of this year's environment awards

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24th October 2023
The Prince of Wales will oversee an expansion of the annual Earthshot Prize as he travels to Singapore for the event. For the third year in a row, the Earthshot Prize will be given to five projects focused on finding the best solutions to repairing the planet. Each will get funding of £1 million to develop and implement their idea. This year, Prince William will also take part in the first…
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British Royals

The Princess of Wales commiserates with England after last minute World Cup loss

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22nd October 2023
The Princess of Wales has praised the England rugby team as their run in the Rugby World Cup came to an end. England lost 15-16 to South Africa in a topsy turvy semi final in France. After the final whistle went, the Princess issued a statement on social media saying ”You can be proud of yourselves….though it may have been defeat today, you can walk away from this tournament with…
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The royal bridesmaid who became a queen

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21st October 2023
As 1922 got under way, newspapers began to run excited articles about a royal wedding. The only daughter of King George V and Queen Mary was about to say ‘I do’ and every moment of her marriage ceremony was up for scrutiny. Princess Mary’s wedding dress, choice of venue and honeymoon destination were pored over even if actual details were hard to come by (sound familiar?) but one…
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Conquest and civil war - how England's first modern royal house rose then fell from power

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18th October 2023
Nine royal houses have ruled England since the Norman Conquest in 1066 and all of them have made their mark. But eight have seen their power pass elsewhere. The Conqueror’s crown passed to another dynasty within a century of his victory at Hastings – what happened to the House of Norman? The House of Norman The dynasty had come to power in England in 1066 following the famous…
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